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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

What is the main objective of GAGAN satellite?

Options:

Provide satellite-based navigation services

Provide remote sensing data

Study celestial sources in X-ray, optical and UV spectral bands simultaneously

Improve communication facilities in remote areas like Northeast India and Andaman and Nicobar Island

Correct Answer:

Provide satellite-based navigation services

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Provide satellite-based navigation services

GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) is an Indian Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) developed by ISRO and AAI. Its main objective is to enhance the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of GPS signals for civil aviation and other navigation purposes over India and the surrounding region.

The other options relate to:

  • Remote sensing → Earth observation satellites
  • X-ray/optical/UV studies → Astrosat
  • Communication in remote areas → Communication satellites like GSAT series

Correct option: Provide satellite-based navigation services 

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